Young talent, choreography lift ‘Wonderful Town’
WALTHAM – For many years, Bob Eagle and the Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston had a business model that worked for them. Bring in a big name – a Shirley Jones, Debbie… Continue reading
Category Archive: Reviews
Company Theatre crafts a warm, winning ‘1776’
NORWELL – “!776” has never really gotten its due as one of the great American musicals. It works on several levels: as a history lesson, since most Americans are woefully ignorant of the… Continue reading
Second bananas steal Ogunquit’s riotous ‘Nice Work’
OGUNQUIT, ME. – Yes, I know the leads in a musical are important, but unless you have second and third bananas who can also hit the mark, your show is going nowhere. “Nice… Continue reading
Company One’s ‘Colossal’ is a theatrical touchdown
BOSTON — Football players are risking their lives each time they set foot on the playing field. It is a violent, chaotic, dog-eat-dog world and emotions run high. And when tragedy befalls one… Continue reading
Nora’s ‘Saving Kitty:’ Stifler would be very proud
CAMBRIDGE — There was a buzz in the air at the Central Square Theatre on the night of a recent performance. There was great anticipation as Norwell native and Emerson College alumna Jennifer… Continue reading
Americana’s ‘The Three Musketeers’ is fast-paced fun
PLYMOUTH — It’s always good news when a new performance space comes on-line. It’s very good news when that performance space features a strong theatrical production. The Spire Center for the Performing Arts… Continue reading
Reagle gives the classic ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ its just due
WALTHAM — If I were Bob Eagle, I’d do it too. The artistic director of the Reagle Music Theatre has brought back the husband-wife acting team of Sarah Pfisterer and Rick Hilsabeck several… Continue reading
‘Irving Berlin’ is Hershey Felder at his finest
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox honored Irving Berlin again Sunday. Along with the rest of Major League Baseball. Red Sox fans stood as one and sang “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning… Continue reading
NSMT’s ‘Shrek The Musical’: Being green ain’t easy
BEVERLY — Being green ain‘t easy. Just ask the ogre at the center of the action in “Shrek The Musical” at the North Shore Music Theatre through July 19. He’s forced to leave… Continue reading
Two real pros make Ogunquit’s ‘Victor/Victoria’ sing
OGUNQUIT, ME. — A funny thing about summer theater: As the weather gets hotter, the fare tends to get a little lighter. Nothing wrong with that. Who wants to get weighted down with… Continue reading